By Abigael Joshua Rep. Terseer Ugbor, Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Environment, says he is hopeful that Nigeria’s participation in the ongoing COP28 in Dubai, UAE, will be a success story. Ugbor, who fielded questions from newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said he was optimistic that Nigeria’s delegationContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Malaria Elimination Programme(NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health is seeking the support of media practitioners in the fight against malaria. Dr Godwin Ntadom, National Coordinator, NME, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a two-day round-table workshop organised forContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Parliamentarians from Niger Republic attending the 2023 Second Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, have called for the lifting of sanctions on the country. They also called for a political solution to the impasse, so as get the military junta to return the country to constitutional governance.Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC), has hailed 10 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Volunteers who served in Sierra Leone, for their meritorious services. The DTAC Director-General (DG), Dr Yusuf Yakub, said that the TAC volunteers were recognised by Sierra Leone for being the best set toContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it has provided jobs for no fewer than 14,155 rural women and youths in Niger Delta region. The jobs were created in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND). Dr AbiodunContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has admonished the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles gaffer, Jose Peseiro to ensure a good outing for the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has visited victims of the recent accidental bombing by the Nigerian Army in Agabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State with a pledge for a more concerted fight against terrorism. Matawalle, alongside the Permanent Secretary in the ministry,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has challenged radiologists to identify challenges impeding data security to address increased cases of litigations from patients against members. The minister gave the charge on Monday in Abuja at the 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and ScientificContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Some surgeons under the aegis of Nigerian Orthopaedic Association on Monday in Abuja began the conduct of joint replacement surgeries for six indigent people in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) this was part of the activities lined up for the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM)Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Orthopaedic Association has urged the Federal Government to subsidise the cost of implants and make surgeries accessible to ordinary Nigerians who needed them. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that implants are the metals used to fix fractures, while prosthesis are the thingsContinue Reading
